Police are investigating an attempted theft of a cash machine from a Newry shop.

An angle grinder was used to gain entry to the Forkhill Road shop at around 2.30am on October 14 and an attempt was made to remove the cash machine.

Detective Inspector David Henderson said: “We would like to speak to witnesses or anyone with information about this crime.

"We would especially like to hear from anyone who saw a white van with a number of males on board in the vicinity of the shop or on the road to Meigh between 2.30am and 3am this morning.

"Detectives can be contacted at the offices of Newry Reactive and Organised Crime by calling 101. Alternatively information about crime can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”